The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chelan County, WA for 2024

Located in central Washington, Chelan County has a population of over 70,000 people, more than 11,000 of whom are 65 and older. Some of these seniors may be among the 110,000 Washington residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. There are three memory care facilities in Chelan County to care for these seniors.

In Chelan County and the rest of Washington state, memory care facilities are referred to as Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) and are licensed by the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration Department division of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.

• Chelan County has an air quality rank of 82 out of 100, where 100 represents the areas with the cleanest air, compared to the U.S. average of 58. Seniors with respiratory conditions may find that they breathe easier in Chelan County.
  
• Chelan County’s cost of living is 110, slightly higher than the national average of 100. Transportation and healthcare expenses both rank below the U.S. average. The higher costs of groceries and housing, 107.8 and 153 might make the county unaffordable for families looking to relocate.
  
• Seniors in Chelan County can benefit from Washington’s tax laws. Pensions, both public and private, social security benefits, and retirement savings account withdrawals are not taxed. Seniors living in the county might find that these savings result in more money to put toward their memory care expenses.
  
• The climate in Chelan County is quite cool, with summer highs only reaching 86 degrees and winter lows dropping to 24. Although the county receives less rain than the national average, 20 inches annually compared to 39, the annual snowfall of 52 inches is almost double the national average of 26 inches. Seniors with respiratory issues who breathe easier in cooler weather might enjoy living in Chelan County.

Memory Care costs in Chelan County start around $5,100 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Chelan County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Washington page.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

Chelan County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Washington page for more information about these laws.